Paradise Hills
Unexpected ocean views
Living up to its name, homes here are perched on rolling hills that offer residents views of the Pacific Ocean. It’s common to find cottages, ranch-style homes and two-story Spanish and Mediterranean Revivals with stucco exteriors, some featuring stone walkways and arched windows. Older homes were built between the 1950s and ‘80s, all densely packed together with low-water plantings. Prices range from around $550,000 for a cozy two-bedroom fixer-upper to over $800,000 for a spacious four-bedroom home ready for move-in. Homes built in the 2000s along Tonawanda and Alta View Drive offer four bedrooms, typically going for between $850,000 and $900,000.San Diego Unified earns a solid A
Local public schools are zoned within the San Diego Unified district, earning an overall A from Niche. Students might start out at the B-plus rated Paradise Hills Elementary, then continue to the B-minus rated Bell Middle. Morse High earns a B-plus, ranked by Niche as a standout high school for their strong athletics and technology programs.Where the community comes together
The Paradise Hills Community Park is set in the northeast corner of the neighborhood near Perry Elementary, home to the local Skate Park (popular with kids since the 1970s), a designated dog area and the up-and-coming community garden. On the same lot, the Paradise Hills Recreation Center offers skateboarding classes, gymnastics programs and youth sports leagues. Little ones will enjoy the playground at the Sweetwater Heights Park in National City or the Parkside Neighborhood Park, a go-to for pickup basketball and picnics.Casual dining on Reo Drive
In the heart of Paradise Hills, a strip mall located just off Reo Drive offers casual bites; Los Tapatios dishing out authentic Mexican meals and Babycakes, a funky bar and bakery, serving up custom desserts. Inside Mike's Giant New York Pizza, retro vinyl booths and pinball machines create a vintage atmosphere for a family-friendly dinner. For everyday essentials, La Palapa Market is conveniently located in the strip mall, while Ralphs anchors South Bay Terraces on Alta View Drive. Just 2 miles away in National City, Westfield Plaza Bonita sprawls with over 100 stores, including Nordstrom Rack, Men's Wearhouse and an AMC Theater.Quick route to downtown San Diego on the 54
The neighborhood is bordered to the south by State Route 54, providing a direct connection to downtown San Diego in 10 miles. For a beach day, Imperial Beach is the closest shore, located 10 miles away. The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System has bus stops along Paradise Valley Road and South Woodman Street. For healthcare, residents depend on Paradise Valley Hospital in National City, while the San Diego International Airport (SAN) is located approximately 12 miles away.Decreasing crime risk
The San Diego Police Department and Paradise Hills community have implemented initiatives to combat crime and improve safety, including community policing, gang prevention programs and street lighting improvements in high-crime areas. Today, the CAP Index score is a 4 out of 10 for overall crime risk, on par with the national average.

Agents Specializing in this Area
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James Darby
USAFC Realty
(619) 693-1374
58 Total Sales
1 in Paradise Hills
$295,000 Price
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Ryan Main
Compass
(858) 997-2172
53 Total Sales
2 in Paradise Hills
$595K - $599K Price Range
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Carlos Valdez
Responds QuicklyCasey Property Group
(858) 585-7797
24 Total Sales
2 in Paradise Hills
$811K - $980K Price Range
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Astryd Gonzalez
Century 21 Affiliated
(858) 239-2560
62 Total Sales
1 in Paradise Hills
$385,000 Price
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Loyda Yu
Century 21 Affiliated
(858) 264-0394
47 Total Sales
1 in Paradise Hills
$905,000 Price
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Amra Munsch
Velocity Realty
(858) 264-1177
78 Total Sales
1 in Paradise Hills
$695,000 Price
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Paradise Hills | US |
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Homicide | 3 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
Robbery | 3 | 4 |
Burglary | 3 | 4 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
Larceny | 3 | 4 |
Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Paradise Hills Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Paradise Hills, San Diego sell after 49 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Paradise Hills, San Diego over the last 12 months is $325,000, up 16% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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